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Montpelier, Vermont — A new survey from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center confirms what Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been warning: Vermont’s policies are making it unaffordable and driving residents out of the state. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Most Vermonters, according to the Green Mountain State Poll, no longer consider the state […]

Montpelier, Vermont — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Phil Scott’s Executive Order 05-26, which modernizes Vermont’s healthcare laws and directs state agencies to start using their existing authority to lower costs. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Vermonters have struggled with some of the highest health insurance premiums in the nation. Today, Governor Scott took […]

Montpelier, Vermont — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement praising Governor Phil Scott’s veto of H.727. This legislation would have created one of the most restrictive, uncertain, and investment-deterring regulatory environments for data centers anywhere in the country. AFP Deputy Northeast Region Director Rachel Burgin said:  “At a time when other states are […]

Montpelier, Vermont — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is celebrating today the defeat of a proposal that would have created unnecessary and burdensome oversight of homeschooling families. The amendment to HB 930 would have required additional reporting and information-sharing among school districts, the Agency of Education, and the Department for Children and Families whenever families withdrew students to […]

Montpelier, Vermont — During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns about the increasingly difficult environment facing small businesses across Vermont, as lawmakers in Montpelier continue advancing policies that threaten affordability, growth, and opportunity. Despite already ranking among the least competitive tax environments in the country, proposals to raise taxes on small […]

Montpelier, VT—Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the results of a statewide survey highlighting Vermonters’ views on affordability and cost-of-living issues for the 2026 legislative session. The survey indicates that 87 percent find it extremely important for the legislature to prioritize action to make Vermont more affordable. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “This survey shows a […]

Montpelier, Vermont — Today, in recognition of National School Choice Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “National School Choice Week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of putting students first and empowering parents to choose the best education option for their child. As the Governor […]

MONTPELIER, VT – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a response to Governor Phil Scott’s State of the State address. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Governor Phil Scott’s State of the State address was dominated by his education reform, framing it as the state’s most urgent challenge. While we agree that the status quo in Vermont education […]

Montpelier, VT – Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign calling out state lawmakers who have supported policies that continue to inflate taxes, increase the cost of living, and bloat the state budget. These policies — promoted by the state’s progressive majority — are in stark contrast to the needs of hardworking Vermonters, who […]